Modular interchangeable necktie

Abstract

A modular necktie includes a knot enclosure having an attachment channel, a fabric stem that is configured to insert into the attachment channel, and a tie portion that is secured to the fabric stem such that the tie portion extends downwardly from the knot enclosure when the fabric stem is inserted into the attachment channel. The knot enclosure can couple to a wearer's shirt in various ways including via a recess that is configured to receive a button of a wearer's shirt or via lateral collar wings that allow a collar band or ratcheting strips to be used. Various types of electronic components can be included in the knot enclosure.

Description

CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 849,451, filed on Dec. 20, 2017, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 15 / 822,142 filed on Nov. 25, 2017.BACKGROUND[0002]This invention relates to neckties and menswear and more particularly relates to detachable synthetic neckties.[0003]Neckties are well known in the art and have become a staple of common business attire. Conventional neckties comprise an elongated strip of fabric commonly tied at the neck using knots known to those of skill in the art, including the Windsor knot, the Christensen knot, the Merovingian knot, the small knot, and the like. Other types of neckties also proliferate in the art, including bowties.[0004]Neckties have evolved slowly over centuries and continue to evolve with provision of the present invention. Roman soldiers adorned themselves in scarfs and neckwear as part of their uniforms and the con...

AI Technical Summary

Benefits of technology

Enables rapid interchanging of necktie components, provides customizable knot styles, and integrates wireless audio functionality, enhancing user convenience and aesthetic options.

Problems solved by technology

These traditional neckties are not entirely efficient, however.

Traditional neckties still include the collar band, which is uncomfortable particularly in the heat, and are difficult and time consuming to tie.

The collar band is useless and not even visible under the collar.

It can be difficult to interchange traditional neckties and these inefficiencies have given way to abandonment of the necktie altogether by some professionals in hot or casual business environments.

Clip-on neckties often show the clip, do not allow interchange of the elongated fabric portion of the tie, do not allow customizable knots, and do not include simulated knots beyond those previously known in the art.

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